A Woman Like Satan
A Woman Like Satan

A Woman Like Satan

1958Movie101 minFrench

Handsome and rich Spanish gentleman abandons his wife and riches for his love of a young girl of poor stock who taunts and degrades him.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Jean-Luc GodardGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

A short film that experiments with narrative and image, featuring dialogue and scenes that are intentionally disjointed and surreal. It explores themes of love, desire, and alienation in a fragmented, dreamlike manner. The film is known for its avant-garde approach and unconventional storytelling.

Critical Reception

As a short experimental film by a nascent director, 'A Woman Like Satan' received limited critical attention upon its release. However, it is recognized within Godard's filmography as an early exploration of his distinctive stylistic and thematic concerns, foreshadowing his later influential works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Recognized as an early experimental work of Jean-Luc Godard.
  • Praised for its unconventional narrative and visual style.
  • Seen as a precursor to Godard's more famous and influential films.

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Fun Fact

This short film was originally intended as part of a larger anthology project that never fully materialized.

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